Walls of Dubrovnik
Walls of Dubrovnik
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8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Constructed over a 500-year period mainly during the 12th and 17th centuries, the Walls of Dubrovnik are amongst the most extensive and well-preserved fortifications in Europe. Stretching over 6000 feet, the uninterrupted course offers fantastic views of the coastal city. There's little shelter from the sun, so visit during the cooler months or evenings to beat the heat and for fewer crowds.
You can purchase tickets from any City Wall entrance, but a Dubrovnik Pass is convenient and offers great value. A guided tour also often includes a walking tour of the Old Town as well.
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Borculo, The Netherlands149 contributions
Aug 2022
It was hot, fysical and the views were stunning! We really enjoyed the walk on the walls. Make sure you go later on in the evening of very early in the morning. This way you enjoy it much more. Bring your own water, the prices on the walls are sky high.
Written March 3, 2023
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Daniel S
Southampton, UK508 contributions
Sep 2022
This is certainly one of the most scenic walks in Europe! It took us nearly 2hrs to walk to the entire length of the walls. The views are stunning and seem to get better and better as you walk around. There are plenty of stopping places to sit and admire the views.
It cost 300HRK to enter the walls. But with our Dubrovnik pass it was actually free as the card costs 300HRK and gets you access to loads of different places. There are many bars along the walls if you wanted a to sit and have a drink, however they are highly priced so I recommend just taking some snacks and drink with you.
make sure you visit the Tvrđava Minčeta tower along the walls for the best views. (its the highest point of the walls). If you are in Dubrovnik this is a must
It cost 300HRK to enter the walls. But with our Dubrovnik pass it was actually free as the card costs 300HRK and gets you access to loads of different places. There are many bars along the walls if you wanted a to sit and have a drink, however they are highly priced so I recommend just taking some snacks and drink with you.
make sure you visit the Tvrđava Minčeta tower along the walls for the best views. (its the highest point of the walls). If you are in Dubrovnik this is a must
Written February 26, 2023
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katarina_es
6 contributions
Jan 2023
During the winter time (until the end of February) the price of the Walls is quite affordable - it costed 15€ per person, but I heard that from March onward will be about 35€ per person. It seems quite expensive, but - it took us almost 2 hours to walk through whole wall, we took great pictures (you won't get such good pictures from anywhere else, I promise!) and we were told that ticket lasts for 3 days.
Also, the ticket included visit to the Lovrijenac tower (St. Lawrence Fortress) that is located outside of the walls (maybe 10-15 min walk from the Walls), so I can tell you, to me it was worth every penny we paid. I would also recommend to visit during the winter, when is not so overcrowded with tourists, as you can take really nice photos and take your time to walk through whole walls without felling any pressure.
Also, somewhere in the half of the Walls there is toilet (someone in the earlier reviews said there weren't any), but caffes were closed in this period.
Also, the ticket included visit to the Lovrijenac tower (St. Lawrence Fortress) that is located outside of the walls (maybe 10-15 min walk from the Walls), so I can tell you, to me it was worth every penny we paid. I would also recommend to visit during the winter, when is not so overcrowded with tourists, as you can take really nice photos and take your time to walk through whole walls without felling any pressure.
Also, somewhere in the half of the Walls there is toilet (someone in the earlier reviews said there weren't any), but caffes were closed in this period.
Written January 22, 2023
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Matt M
3 contributions
Jan 2023
One of the most beautiful structures with picturesque views at every site. It is not to be missed in your trip to Croatia
Written January 19, 2023
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Margot P
Korora, Australia1,102 contributions
Jun 2022
While might say I climbed the wall, it is a long walk and very crowded with noisy cruise ship people in a hurry. Didn't gain anything more than a long wander around the town, which was free..
Written January 17, 2023
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Viajero279
Florida15 contributions
Dec 2022
These old medieval walls were the highlight of my visit to Dubrovnik. Take your time when you walk around as there are so many beautiful postcard views and take lots of photos! I also went into and climbed Minceta Tower, which also gives some incredible views of the city. Just be aware that there are parts of the wall that have a lot of steps that require a lot of climbing.
Written January 16, 2023
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Vlaho L
Dubrovnik, Croatia15 contributions
Jan 2023
A unique experience! Start early at the entrance near the Fortress of St. John. After you finished the walls and if you have the Dubrovnik Pass visit the Maritime Museum and head to the Rector's Palace, Treasury of the Cathedral, Jesuit Stairway, Great Granary, House of Marin Držić, Sephardic Synagogue, Franciscan Monastery, and finish with Fortress of St. Lawrence. You wouldn't miss anything and you won't backtrack. At the End, treat yourself to dinner and wine. Enjoy Dubrovnik!
Written January 11, 2023
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Alison K
Lodi, NJ813 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Amazing walk on top of the wall. Started by Ploce gate and came down at St. John's. It is a "one way" walk so we did the majority of the wall this way. The views were amazing from every angle. I especially loved the views of the city roofs and the section of wall by the sea.
It was a rainy day with choppy waves, but the photos came out great and it wasn't hot this time of year. It was also not crowded. It wasn't too strenuous, sections of the wall go up and down gradually. It was pretty expensive at over $30 per person but well worth it.
It was a rainy day with choppy waves, but the photos came out great and it wasn't hot this time of year. It was also not crowded. It wasn't too strenuous, sections of the wall go up and down gradually. It was pretty expensive at over $30 per person but well worth it.
Written January 10, 2023
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I W
Leicestershire, UK232 contributions
Oct 2022
We started shortly after 9.00 on a Sunday morning. There were a few people on the walls, but plenty of space to take our time and stop and take in the views. We took plenty of photos and took our time, and we did the complete wall in just over 2 hours. We didn't stop of drinks, but there were a couple of places where people could stop for refreshments. We started at the Pile gate, but you can also start at the Ploce gate. The best thing to do is buy a Dubrovnik Pass, unless you are only going to do the walls, as it will give you free access to a number of other sites. After completing the walls, there are plenty of places on Stradum or just outside the Pile gate to get a drink.
Written January 2, 2023
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Sandra T
Scotland, UK20 contributions
May 2022
Try to go in the morning before the cruise ship passengers get into town. Fabulous views over the whole city.
Written December 20, 2022
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KO28
Saltaire, UK11 contributions
Just wondering how safe it is to take a 3 year old? I struggle with anxiety and would get panicky if I didn’t feel safe or was worried about my little one falling. So just trying to work out if it’s doable or whether I’ll just be freaking out! Thank you.
Karen
9 contributions
Hi,
It’s a difficult one, the steps vary in size and depth; pavement undulates and in some places the walls are quite low. It’s hot, quite a long way and when we went busy.
Not sure if that helps.
Have a fab trip, Dubrovnik is wonderful.
Happiness58117713506
Liverpool, UK
How difficult is the clumb?
IGOR J
53 contributions
Not so difficult, but take water and sunscreen .... and yes, you need to be a bit fit.
Piojito19
Gava, Spain237 contributions
Hola, viajo a Dubrovnik con las excursiones ya contratadas, sólo he de comprar allí la entrada al Fuerte San Lorenzo y a las murallas, no quiero hacer cambio de moneda, así que sabéis si se puede pagar con tarjeta? Gracias
Jorge William A
Madrid, Spain104 contributions
Se puede pagar en tarjetas y la entrada para la Muralla te sirve para el Fuerte de San Lorenzo, eso casi nadie te lo dice. Disfrútalo
Jaka cena wstępu na mury w tym roku 2020 bez zmian 200 kun?
AgnieszkaS
Gliwice, Poland1 contribution
Bez zmian. Wrzesień 2020 200kun
Mahmoud F
28 contributions
Hello all
Going to dubrovnik for one week, and would like some recommendations for nice beaches... and thinking to make a city break in montenegro for one day so which city would you recommend, local life wise , and best way to go tbere
Thanks a lot
marija j
Zagreb, Croatia45 contributions
Unfortunatelly, we didn't visit Montenegro as per covid and the border was closed. You can find many beaches in Dubrovnik, we've been at Banje beach, Copacabana beach, cove Lapad - Sunset beach. If you go on the island Lopud, you must visit sandx beach Sunj. If you don't mind to walk on a lot of stairs (160), you can visit St.Jacob beach - very nice beach.
Hello
We are looking to do this on one of the day during our stay on 4-7th june. Do we need to book in advance or can we turn up on the day. There is large group of us looking to.so this up to 14 people.
What is the earliest time to start the walk?
Kind regards
Paul J
Blyth, UK603 contributions
Don’t need to book, you can start from early morning well worth doing.
SueAx57
Ardsley, NY501 contributions
How much would I be able to see of Dubrovnik & it’s sights knowing that I am handicapped and use an electric mobility scooter? What things could I do and not do?
Areth Z
Spata, Greece34 contributions
The truth is that it would be difficult for you to reach many places in Dubrovnik because of the much steps in the city. Definately city walls are not for you but you can see the city from above if you take the cable bus and you go up to the hill. The view from there is amazing. Also places like the Stradum, Rectors Palace the Dominican Monastery in Town are accesible. I saw people with Electric mobility scooter in Town thats why I'm telling you this. Also don't go on July or August it is so much crowded. I hope I have helped you.
kittyivan
Edinburgh, UK541 contributions
Has anyone walked from the cruise port to pile gate before? It normally takes me 30 min to walk 2 miles so seems doable to me. Please respond if you've actually walked it as I know there are taxis and buses but I prefer walking
Jim H
Wheaton, IL76 contributions
I've learned the hard way to take transport to the site and save my energy for walking the site itself, but I have some stamina issues.
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